Skillbridge- Marketing Internship (DoD Partnership)

Company Profile:

Alabama Ag Credit is a financial institution that provides financing for agriculture, agribusiness and rural real estate purchases and improvements.  The institution is headquartered in Montgomery with ten offices that service the lower 40 counties of Alabama.  With over $1.3 billion in assets, the institution is a cooperative and part of the nationwide Farm Credit System. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent and (3) three to (4) four years of experience in a Marketing environment providing support to one or more function areas. Associate and bachelor's degrees may also be considered in lieu of years of experience.

MUST be eligible for the DoD Skillbridge Program as an active service member of the US MILITARY.

JOB PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 

Provides support for the association’s marketing function by assisting with regional program execution, event coordination, content creation, and relationship management. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within marketing and communications. Assists in planning and executing regional initiatives, managing local sponsorships, and promoting the association through events, social media engagement, and community outreach. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall marketing strategy and brand standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates and executes logistics for the Young AgVisory Committee, including planning support and relationship-building. Actively recruits regional participants and collaborates on long-term program goals.
2. Plans and budgets for customer appreciation events. Represents the association at branch-level events and provides event support. Leads live social media engagement during events and oversees the use of pre-approved social stock content.
3. Partners with the East region lead to coordinate photography and videography, ensuring consistent branding and quality across marketing materials and regional communications.
4. Manages relationships with local sponsors and trade organizations, maintaining regular communication and supporting joint initiatives that promote the association’s mission.
5. Ensures regional alignment on large-scale marketing initiatives by coordinating with the East lead and communicating key needs and updates to the VP of Marketing.
6. Administers and manages regional execution of marketing-driven programs and initiatives, including JumpStart, Vendor Voucher, and Scholarship programs. Tracks engagement, collects feedback, and recommends improvements.
7. Collaborates on apparel and specialty item needs for the region, aligning with the East team to ensure consistency and timely delivery.
8. Supports the development of regional marketing strategies and helps execute local tactics that support the association’s overall brand and goals.
9. May participate in regional outreach and community events to promote programs, events, and association visibility. May assist in developing promotional materials or presenting at local events.
10. Provides regular updates and status reports to marketing leadership regarding regional activities, event performance, sponsorship engagement, and program metrics.
11. Serves as regional backup for cross-functional marketing needs as assigned. May assist in administrative tasks and communications when other marketing team members are unavailable.
12. Other duties as assigned.
    

 COMPETENCIES:

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Critical thinking, analytics, and emotional intelligence.

Intermediate skill in MS Office

Marketing Expertise/Knowledge

Business acumen components

Skilled in Oral/Written Communication

Effective with minimal supervision

Training delivery and methodologies

At the discretion of Alabama Ag Credit, position may be offered at alternate titles and other business experience may be considered relevant.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V